Saucony Sneakers: Running, Racing, and More

When you ask runners what their favorite shoes are, chances are many of them will answer with Saucony sneakers. Saucony has been one of the most popular shoe manufacturers ever since the first factory was opened on the high banks of the Saucony Creek in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, in 1898. After being purchased by Hyde Athletic Industries in the late 1960s, the company’s popularity catapulted, becoming Hyde Athletic Industries’ most popular brand.
Here are some fun facts about Saucony Sneakers:

• Saucony shoeboxes used to have the phrase “sock a knee” printed on them. This was due to the hard-to-pronounce nature of the brand name.
• In addition to regular running shoes, the company is known for their popular racing shoes, including track spikes, cross country flats, and shoes made for specific track and field events.
• Novelist Sue Grafton often includes references to Saucony sneakers in her books. In fact, the character Kinsey Millhone, featured in Grafton’s Alphabet Series, is a big fan of Saucony.
• Saucony is owned by the Stride Rite Corporation, who also makes Keds, Sperry Top-Sider, and other popular shoes.
• Its instantly recognizable logo is a representation of the Saucony Creek, and the three circles represent the boulders lining the creek bed.

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